20 Easy Halloween Crafts You’ll Want to Make

You're going to love these 20 easy Halloween crafts! These Halloween projects are fun, unique, and simple enough for adults or children. There are lots of quick options in this roundup as well!

Don't forget to scroll down to the bottom of the post to get a video that shows you how to do the glitter glasses in this roundup. You're going to want to adapt that idea to several holidays.

I'm not sure if you heard my squeal in your house, but I'm so excited to share this collection with you. Halloween is my most favorite holiday for a variety of reasons. I love the dress up, I love the candy, and I love the fact that there are minimal obligations. It's just so much fun.

DIY Halloween Crafts

Before I introduce you to the Halloween projects, I want to give you a few tips for supplies – specifically paints and Mod Podge you should consider to get the best results. This is what I use after years of trial and error. These are my favorites!

Which Paint Should I Use?

You might be wondering which paint to use in your Halloween projects, because there are a lot of choices! Here's what I use, because I like to get the best coverage and bang for my buck possible:

Mod Podge to Use for Halloween Projects

You'll find that the Halloween craft ideas in this article use a variety of Mod Podge formulas . . . if you click on each title, the tutorial will show you what was used. Having said that, use our formula guide to find the product that meets your needs, and see what the formulas look like here.

Are you ready to get creative? Enjoy these 20 Mod Podge Halloween crafts – they range from easy to moderate, and there are a lot of options from skulls to pumpkins to vintage decor. Happy Halloween and have fun decoupaging!

This mysterious book of potions is no mystery to make using Mod Podge and quirky paper print-outs! If you need an old book for this project, the library is perfect – they always have some that they are planning on throwing away.

These vintage style Halloween blocks are perfect for farmhouse or rustic style holiday decor. They are so easy to make with wood scraps – and this post highlights resources for vintage graphics online.

Did you know that you can make a bowl out of grocery bags? This Halloween candy bowl is one of my favorite Halloween projects! It's easy enough for the entire family. Get a free template for the silhouette tree and graveyard pieces at the blog post.

Learn how to make potion bottles out of old pill containers! This is one of those Halloween craft ideas that can be free or nearly free if you have a little paint on hand already. The free labels are provided in the post.

You can do this Halloween craft with one of those brand new craft store pallets (this one is 15 3/4″ x 11 3/4″), or you can refurbish a pallet that you find. Either way, this project is SUPER simple, especially because the artwork you see above is provided in the post for free. Simply enlarge it to the size you need.

If you're looking for Halloween projects that can be adapted to other holidays, this is one of them. It's fun to make this canvas in Halloween colors, but I can imagine it adapted it to fall or Christmas as well.

It's time for some Halloween crafts for the mantel, don't you think? That's where these paper cones come in! These would be perfect for something a little spooky, but you can make them any style you like depending on the paper you choose.

Do you enjoy these Halloween craft ideas? If so, let me know in the comments! I'd love to know your favorite Halloween projects using Mod Podge as well.

Are you ready to see one of these Halloween craft ideas? Learn how to make the glitter glasses (project #19!) below. Just press PLAY in the center of the video:

Rats! I have already decorated for Halloween! I think I will have to find room some little spots for those projects! Thanks for sharing! Today, I did your faces in the mirror project, and LOVED IT! My kids are totally creeped out. I’m with you – Halloween is the most wonderful time of the year, and I’m always crafting for Halloween all year! Thanks so much for sharing your great ideas! Yours is my go-to blog for how to do ___ fill in the blank! PJFizzyknits